KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): A planned redraw of Malaysia’s electoral map amid the prospect of an early election is leading some in Prime Minister Najib Razak’s coalition to suggest it could yet regain a long cherished two-thirds majority in parliament. Redraw ObjectionsFor an already-fractured opposition, the biggest concern now is how new district boundaries might impact such a vote. Back then, the prospect of Najib being strong enough to consider a snap poll, let alone have a two-thirds majority in his sights, appeared doubtful. Some BN parties are already naming candidates, even as opposition groups argue about whether to avoid running multiple contenders in the same seat. "Two-thirds majority is not something that is achievable, it will have to be a simple majority,” he said.

Source: The Edge Markets October 20, 2016 00:56 UTC